Why Can’t You Just Be Normal? by Reef Karim

BETTER SORRY THAN SAFE –

Sept. 22, 2021 – I couldn’t stand it anymore. I felt like I was living someone else’s life. It was a life filled with people pleasing, playing it safe. And it felt like I lost me and never really had a chance to explore my abilities and potential.

You see, normal = conformity.

And my story is a common one.

There are many people walking around this planet living a life of conformity.

And I understand why…

There is pressure EVERYWHERE to be “normal” and lead a life of conformity

From parents
From families
From relationships
From neighborhoods
From communities
From workplace colleagues
From corporate influence

Some of that pressure comes from a place of fear of being seen. Some from jealousy. Some from a fear of missing out. Some is manipulative to make us feel flawed so we’ll buy products.

Consumerism is a powerful force on our mind.

The only way to move past this constant pressure is to actively choose NOT to be normal, to not succumb to the pressure, to instead explore what makes us different, to discover our unique journey in this world; I call this our inner wisdom.

My motto now:

Don’t Be Normal, Be You.

I made the decision to shift my life, and my profession, from the traditional “normal” to the unconventional “optimal”; guiding people in their exploration to the highest levels of their human potential through creativity, originality, clarity and courage.